Nova hung up the phone just before Cassidy returned from the kitchen, carrying a tray with food and a bottle of water. She moved gracefully, setting the tray on the table in front of him. As she got closer, Nova stood and hugged her, pressing a kiss to her cheek. Cassidy smiled but narrowed her eyes slightly, noticing something was off.
“Who were you on the phone with? It sounded like you were having an argument,” Cassidy asked, her tone gentle but curious.
Nova brushed it off quickly, his arms still wrapped around her. “Don’t stress about it, babe. Nothing important. Just some work stuff ... .and that reminds me, shouldn’t you get back to work?”
Cassidy wasn’t fully convinced but didn’t push him. Instead, she changed the topic. “Are you sure it’s fine for me to go to work tomorrow? You
